HOPEWELL ROCKS PROVINCIAL PARK

The famous monoliths of Hopewell Rocks (also known as "flowerpots" in reference to their shape) are widely known, even beyond the country's borders. These formations, which can be explored on foot at low tide or by kayak at high tide, have been sculpted by water and wind erosion over thousands of years. Here's a tip: since the pass is valid for two days, try it at high tide one day and low tide the other (so you don't have to wait 6 hours between the two). The experience is really quite different, and the scenery changes dramatically - a spectacle of nature not to be missed (check the tide tables online)! Unfortunately, this force of nature sometimes causes the destruction of certain monoliths, as was the case with the "elephant" in March 2016, one of the most photographed on the site, which lost between 100 and 200 tons of rock. It has to be said that at this time of year, warmer temperatures during the day and still-cold nights make the rocks more fragile.

A multimedia exhibition featuring videos and slide shows at the Interpretation Centre allows visitors to learn more about rocks and tides. Interpretation panels are also installed at each of the park's lookouts. The center also houses a gift store and a restaurant with terrace (soups, chowders, breaded fish and French fries, sandwiches, salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, etc.).